Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
It seems the abortion issue in Canada is still on the front burner for some, even though the surgical procedure has been legal for more than 30 years. Just this month, the Campaign Life Coalition tried to force a vote Continue reading “Legislated misogyny”
Food has been front of mind for many of us since the pandemic began a year ago. For some, this has translated into more home cooking than ever before; in April, a colleague told me she had done more cooking Continue reading Keeping despair at bay (part 17)
The concept of consent can be a tricky one. At its simplest, the noun means “permission for something to happen” or “agreement to do something,” as in “I need consent before I can wear the hat.” The verb means “give Continue reading Deemed consent
“Recently, I tried on a dress. I bought it online in the first lockdown, planning to wear it for my birthday party six months later. I’ve never worn it. So I tried it on and looked in the mirror and Continue reading Keeping despair at bay (part 16)